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Militant organization led by Osama bin Laden that, the 9/11 Commission found, struck the United States on 11 September 2001.

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Al Qaeda. Militant organization led by Osama bin Laden that, the 9/11 Commission found, struck the United States on 11 September 2001.

1988

Osama bin Laden founded Al Qaeda.

Since Aug 1988: Osama bin Laden, head of Al Qaeda. Emir.

Al Qaeda, involved in Doha agreement, 2020, U.S. embassy bombings, August 1998, Attacks of 11 September 2001 and U.S. war in Afghanistan.

According to National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.

Al Qaeda, funded by Taliban.

According to National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.

Al Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden.

Afghanistan

Al Qaeda, located in Afghanistan.

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